Public Library Assistant — Service, IT Help & Events

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Modern working environment

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for the Central Library in Reading. The role is 34.44 hours per week with a salary of £24,598–£25,386 plus a 5% shift allowance (£25,827–£26,655) per year. Duties include serving customers, assisting with ICT access, and handling library processes.

The post is based at Central Library with occasional work at other Reading libraries. Non-negotiable hours and a supportive team environment with great benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Public-facing role delivering library services and supporting users.
• Attention to detail in processing documents and DBS checks.
• Active role in helping customers access ICT facilities and services.

Responsibilities

• Being the public face of the library service, at desks and on service points.
• Issuing library stock and assisting new members to join.
• Processing visa verification and maintaining accuracy of documents.

Skills

Customer service

ICT skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Library software

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for the Central Library in Reading. The role is 34.44 hours per week with a salary of £24,598–£25,386 plus a 5% shift allowance (£25,827–£26,655) per year. Duties include serving customers, assisting with ICT access, and handling library processes.

The post is based at Central Library with occasional work at other Reading libraries. Non-negotiable hours and a supportive team environment with great benefits are offered.